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France coach Didier Deschamps challenges Michael Olise to play leading role at World Cup

France coach Didier Deschamps challenged forward Michael Olise to make his mark at the World Cup after he hit a hat-trick in a 3-1 World Cup warm-up win over Northern Ireland in Lille on Monday.

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Olise nets stunning hat-trick as France head for World Cup with victory over Northern Ireland

Michael Olise’s first senior international hat-trick ensured Didier Deschamps’ final home game as France manager ended with a 3-1 victory over Northern Ireland.

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15-year-old Sooryavanshi called up to India's T20 squad, Shreyas named captain

India have called up teenager Vaibhav Sooryavanshi for their upcoming Twenty20 international series against Ireland and ⁠England, the country's cricket board (BCCI) announced on Saturday, while Shreyas Iyer has been named captain.

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Wasteful Canada unable to beat Ireland in final pre-World Cup friendly at home

Canada finished their preparations for the FIFA World Cup (WC) with a 1-1 draw against the Republic of Ireland at the Saputo Stadium, stretching Les Rouges’ unbeaten run to eight matches.

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Northern Ireland boss Michael O'Neill extends contract until 2032

Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill has signed a four-year contract extension ⁠until 2032, the country's Football Association said in a statement on Wednesday.

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Jim Furyk named United States captain for 2027 Ryder Cup after Tiger Woods turned down role

Jim Furyk, a 17-time winner on the PGA Tour, was named on Friday as the US ⁠team captain for the 2027 Ryder Cup at Adare Manor in Ireland after Tiger Woods declined the role following his ‌arrest on a driving under the influence charge.

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Czech Republic beat Ireland on penalties to set up Denmark play-off final

The Czech Republic’s dream of a first FIFA World Cup (WC) appearance since 2006 is still alive after a dramatic penalty shootout victory over the Republic of Ireland, extending their unbeaten run on home soil to 17 games in the process.

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Italy's World Cup hopes remain alive after battling past Northern Ireland in semi-final

Sandro Tonali played a starring role to help Italy move one step closer to their first FIFA World Cup (WC) since 2014, as the midfielder grabbed a goal and an assist to overcome Northern Ireland 2-0 in their play-off semi-final.

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Why Northern Ireland have a mountain to climb against Italy in the World Cup play-offs

Thursday night sees the World Cup play-offs take place for several countries, and nowhere is the game more intriguing than at Atalanta's New Balance Arena, as Italy takes on Northern Ireland.

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World Cup play-offs LIVE: Bosnia and Czechia beat Wales and Ireland on penalties

The last chance for some of Europe's biggest nations to qualify for the 2026 World Cup is here. Time for selection mistakes and slip-ups is over - it is win or miss out for another four years. It is decision time.

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Italy manager Gattuso claims World Cup play-off is 'biggest match' of his career

Gennaro Gattuso on Wednesday called Italy's World Cup play-off semi-final against Northern Ireland the most important match of his coaching career.

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Czechia boss Miroslav Koubek rejects reports he described Ireland's style as primitive

Czech Republic coach Miroslav Koubek rejected media reports he had described World Cup playoff ⁠opponents Ireland as having a primitive playing style, as he prepares to take charge of his country for the ‌first time.

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Seamus Coleman ready for Czech test as Ireland bid for first World Cup in 24 years

Ireland defender Seamus Coleman is fit and raring to go for his side's World Cup play-off semi-final against ⁠the Czech Republic despite barely featuring for Everton this season, as he bids to deliver the country's first appearance at the finals since 2002.

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Gattuso prioritising 'right mentality' as Italy prepare for World Cup play-off

Italy coach Gennaro Gattuso has called for composure ahead of Italy’s World Cup play-off ⁠semi-final against Northern Ireland on Thursday, urging his players to block out the trauma of past failures.

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Gian van Veen to miss Night 7 of Premier League due to kidney stones

World Championship finalist Gian van Veen will miss Night 7 of the Premier League Darts in Dublin, Republic of Ireland, the PDC announced this on Thursday morning.

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Donald to lead Europe at 2027 Ryder Cup in bid to become first captain to win three in a row

Luke Donald will captain Europe at the 2027 Ryder Cup in Ireland as he bids to become the first man to lead a side to three consecutive wins in the competition, officials announced Wednesday.

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Undisputed super-lightweight champion Katie Taylor to retire after farewell fight in Dublin

Ireland's undisputed super-lightweight champion Katie Taylor has said she will retire after one ⁠final fight in Dublin this year, with the iconic Croke Park stadium topping her wish list for the career-ending ‌bout.

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Jon Rahm's Ryder Cup future uncertain after being left out of DP World Tour

Jon Rahm's participation in next year's Ryder Cup in Ireland could be in ⁠doubt after the Spaniard was not included in a group of eight LIV Golf players granted dispensation ‌by the DP World Tour on Saturday.

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Conor McGregor's appeal against sexual assault case rejected by Irish court

Martial arts fighter Conor McGregor on Thursday lost his attempt to overturn a jury's order that he compensate a woman who accused him of raping her, with Ireland's Court of Appeal rejecting the appeal in its entirety.